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Harry Bass Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. The principal officer is Harry W Bass Jr Foundation. It holds total assets of $73.2M. Annual income is reported at $39.7M. Total assets have grown from $44M in 2011 to $99M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Enriching lives by supporting qualified non-profit organizations in the areas of Youth and Education with a focus on Early Childhood Literacy. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Dallas County, Texas. According to available records, Harry Bass Foundation has made 158 grants totaling $25.9M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $22.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20M, with an average award of $164K. The foundation has supported 110 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$190K
Based on 46 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Civic & community - 5
Expenses: $276K
Education - 25
Expenses: $11M
Health & human services - 21
Expenses: $1.4M
Arts & culture - 2
Expenses: $35K
Enriching lives by supporting qualified non-profit organizations in the areas of Youth and Education with a focus on Early Childhood Literacy. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 158 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CO, HI.
Harry Bass Foundation has distributed a total of $25.9M across 158 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $164K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20M.
The application deadline is NO NO. Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public entity, or church. Organizations based outside Dallas County need prior approval. No grants to individuals. Cannot support private foundations, foreign organizations, seminaries, or disqualified entities. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Harry Bass Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F David Calhoun | EXEC DIRECTOR | $188K | $11K | $200K |
| Michael L Calhoun | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | $46K | $0 | $46K |
| Doris L Bass | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda B Staley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23.9M
Total Assets
$99M
Fair Market Value
$107.5M
Net Worth
$99M
Grants Paid
$22.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$45M
Distribution Amount
$3.6M
Total: $97M
Total Grants
158
Total Giving
$25.9M
Average Grant
$164K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
110
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Community ServicesGOS | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Onesight Essilorluxottica FoundationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas At DallasPROGRAM | Richardson, TX | $20M | 2023 |
| Center For Integrative C & PPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankPROGRAM | Plano, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Baylor Health Care System FoundationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Southern Gateway Public Green FoundatioPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Family CompassPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $130K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| The George W Bush FoundationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Commit2dallasPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands DivisionPROGRAM | Honolulu, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And SciencePROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Readers 2 LeadersPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Uplift EducationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Of North TexasPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Catch Up & ReadPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Parkinson Voice ProjectPROGRAM | Richardson, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Educational Opportunities IncPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Brother Bill'S Helping HandPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Dallas Museum Of ArtPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Dallas Historical SocietyPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Partners Of DallasPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Dallas IncGOS | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Pedal The PacificPROGRAM | Austin, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| AspirePROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Dallas Children'S Advocacy CenterPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Prevent Blindness TexasPROGRAM | Houston, TX | $28K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas IncGOS | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra Morton H Meyerson CtrPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Frazier Revitalization IncPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy StreetPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Project TransformationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Lumin EducationPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Family PlacePROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Fair Park FirstPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Metrocrest ServicesPROGRAM | Carrollton, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Avance-DallasPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Vogel AlcovePROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| For The Nations Refugee OutreachPROGRAM | Garland, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Incarnation Place IncPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Austin Street CenterPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Texas Women'S LeaguePROGRAM | La Grange, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Deaf Action CenterPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Visual Aid Volunteers IncPROGRAM | Garland, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Literacy AchivesPROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural SciencePROGRAM | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| The Senior SourcePROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America TexasPROGRAM | Euless, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Hope FarmPROGRAM | Ft Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |